I am looking into a possible new vehicle. It must be AWD and have a third row seat. NO VANS. So looking for a crossover or SUV. And I want to keep it under $30K. Pacifica is looking the best right now...I wish the edge had Third row...but sadly...any suggestions? Taurus X looks cool...I wonder about pricing...probably close to the Freestyle....any help would be..helpfull. Thanks!

 

Mazda CX-9

http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showthread.php?t=59980

 

yeah...that thread kinda spurred me me into starting this one....I was also thinking about getting an Explorer....anybody have one?

 

Taurus X or new Toyota Highlander.

 

Dare I say the new GM's: GMC Acadia, Saturn Outlook, Buck Enclave.

 

How dare you!

 

How about looking at a pre-owned Subaru Tribeca? They have a wonderful ride. Almost sporty.

A new one will run you past $30k though.

 

Andy, remember when you used to criticize me for suggesting Japanese cars?

 

Actually, next to the Edge, the Acadia is my favorite new CUV; I think it looks great >>

 

Freestyle?

 

+1 for the highlander
+1 for the explorer!!
+100 for the tribeca.... subarus are awesome, kinda ugly but an awesome vehicle.

if i were in your shoes i would be driving down to get a mazda 5 however. my main requirement is a 3rd pedal

 

Smart hiney

I really have become more open minded to other vehicles now that I'm back in a Subie. The only downfall they have is the $$$ you gotta pay for the turbo models

 

very true, but there is plenty of subaru in the n/a models

 

the acadia totaly swipes the headlight design from Ford...(expedition,edge)...but yeah...they are cool....pricey though...My wife doesnt like the "giant station wagon" looks of the Freestyle/Taurus X..

 

i so badly HATE the fact that no one thinks that wagons are cool anymore.

i so badly want a six speed v70R, or a legacy GT wagon.

 

Dude, relax. Noone ever thought wagons were cool.

 

I think the Dodge Magnum is cool but it doesn't have 3rd row seating.

 

 

I think the Volvo V70 R (AWD, 300hp, optional 6-speed manual) has rear facing third row seating, but I think that option was removed in 2006.

 

i love that car. a friend of mine had an s60r, what a nice drive